When babies wake up crying in the middle of the night, it can be quite difficult to determine the underlying reason. Are they hungry? Are they uncomfortable? Are they sick? Or are they just looking for help falling back to sleep? Because our tiny humans can’t yet…
Jamie Labbe
Thumb-Sucking and Sleep
Hi everyone. My name is Jamie and I sucked my thumb until I was 8. I know you all are probably gasping, and if you have your own thumb-sucker at home, are spiraling down the rabbit-hole of…
Should My Baby Use A Pacifier?
I get asked my opinion on pacifiers a lot. Am I a fan? Are they a sleep prop? When should I introduce one When should I wean them? Truthfully, pacifiers are not good or bad. They are be very helpful in some circumstances and very…
Reflux & Baby Sleep
If you’re wondering whether your baby’s sleep struggles are due to an underlying physical issue such as reflux, you’re not alone. Reflux is incredibly common among newborns and young infants due in large part to their anatomy. Reflux can…
Signs That It’s Time to Drop A Nap
Over the first 12-18 months of your baby’s life, it’s going to feel like the minute you find your groove, everything changes! This is especially the case with sleep. As your child grows…
Dealing With Criticism When Sleep Training
Opinions on parenting practices are endless and when you become a parent, you suddenly open yourself up to all sorts of advice – whether you asked for it or not! It is totally normal for people to approach parenting differently. That’s the…
Should I Sleep Train?
I’ve spent a lot of time knee-deep in the field of pediatric sleep. I’ve dedicated my professional (and personal) life to helping parents teach their children sustainable, long-lasting, healthy sleep habits so that every family member can get the rest they need. Implementing healthy sleep habits – whether it’s laying a strong foundation for a newborn or helping a 10-month-old sleep […]
New Year, New Goals
arklers have faded, and the holidays have officially come to an end. While this time of year can feel pretty depressing for many, I actually…
8 Tips for Easing Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a very real, natural, and healthy part of your child’s development. It can pop up at various points in time and manifest itself in different ways depending on…
Keeping Your Toddler in Their Bed
Once the sides come off the crib and you move your toddler into a big-kid bed, a whole new set of sleep struggles can arise. Suddenly, your child realizes that they are not confined to one place anymore – they can get up and roam around!
Ending Toddler Bedtime Battles
It is common for my clients to have pretty drawn out bedtime routines each night before we work together. I’ve had families tell me that it can take them up to 3 hours to get their toddler sleeping for the night. By that time…
What You Should Know About Being a Sleep Coach
It’s been just over a year since Oh Baby Consulting opened its doors to helping families across the world get more sleep. In that time, I’ve learned a lot about what it means to be a sleep coach, how people view sleep training, and what I can do to…
